Moonspear Hath september

Tikaani gently refuted the offer. Treepie felt a small measure of relief, though she truly would’ve gone to the ends of the earth for her best friend. She caught Tiki’s eye and frowned thoughtfully at the younger girl’s words. She couldn’t argue with her logic, not that she wanted to do any such thing.

Reaching out, Pie rested a paw atop the one that restlessly rubbed at Tiki’s opposite leg. She patted it, then leaned to nudge her half-sister with her elbow. Supposing that was not unwelcome, she scooted in a little nearer and dropped her head to Tiki’s shoulder.

Well, the sentiment’s the same: I’m here, Pie insisted, or wherever you need me to be. Tiki could probably feel her slight smile. Mmkay?